Thakurgaon, Jun 16 (UNB) – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said the current government is working in a free style since it has no accountability to people. “Bangladesh has now turned into a failed state where…
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BNP’s joining not to legitimise Parliament, say its MPS
Dhaka, June 16 (UNB) – BNP MPs on Sunday raised the question again about the legitimacy of the current Parliament, saying their joining would not ascertain its validity. Two BNP MPs — Md Harunur Rashid and Rumeen Farhana -– raised…
Budget for the interest of some businessmen, politicians: GF
Dhaka, June 15 – Gonoforum on Saturday turned down the national budget for 2019-20 saying it has been formulated to protect the interest of a handful of businesspeople and politicians ignoring people. “This is not a budget for people. We…
Budget to benefit a section, people will reject it: BNP
Dhaka, June 14 – The main opposition BNP has termed the proposed national budget for fiscal 2019-20 highly ambitious and claimed the people would reject it. “The people would not accept the budget as it would create pressure on them…
A quarter to reap all benefits of budget, says BNP
Dhaka, June 13 – BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2019-20 will facilitate only a section of people instead of fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the country’s…
Khaleda undergoes dental treatment BSMMU Hospital
Dhaka, Jun 12 (UNB) – Imprisoned BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday received treatment at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for dental-related problems. The BNP chief, who has been undergoing treatment at…
HC bench to hear Khaleda’s writ against court in Keraniganj
Dhaka, June 12 – A vacation bench of the High Court on Tuesday sent a petition filed by BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia challenging the government’s move to hold trials in 17 cases against her inside the Keraniganj Central Jail,…
Oikya Front looks for greater unity
Dhaka, Jun 10 – Jatiya Oikya Front will forge a greater unity with all the pro-liberation and anti-government political parties to wage a strong movement for the ‘restoration’ of democracy. “We’ll forge greater unity. We’ll continue our movement for the…
PM’s remark on Tarique devoid of political etiquette, says BNP
Dhaka, Jun 9 – BNP on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s remark about its acting chairman Tarique Rahman is ‘devoid of political etiquette’. “What the Prime Minister said at her press conference about Tarique Rahman is devoid of…
Bomb-like object at BSMMU worries BNP about Khaleda’s life
Dhaka, June 7 – BNP on Friday voiced deep concern over the life and security of its chairperson Khaleda Zia as a petrol bomb-like object was reportedly recovered from the administrative building of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on…
Oikya Front to expand alliance: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, June 6 — Jatiya Oikya Front convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Thursday said that they are working to expand their alliance to intensify their ongoing movement to “restore democracy”. “Our goal is to forge the strong unity of people…
Lack of governance caused moonsighting confusion: BNP
Dhaka, June 5 – BNP on Wednesday slammed the government for creating confusion over the sighting of the moon and said it happened for the lack of good governance. “What happen yesterday (over moon sighting) is I think an outcome…
Relatives allowed, BNP leaders refused Eid Day Khaleda meet
Dhaka, June 5 – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia spent around two hours with her relatives and took food they cooked for her on the Eid-ul-Fitr day on Wednesday. Seven relatives of the BNP chief went to meet her at cabin…
BNP slams Quader for ‘comfortable’ Eid journey remark
Dhaka, Jun 3 (UNB) – BNP on Monday termed mockery Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader’s comment that this year’s eid will be the most comfortable one in the country’s history. “We would like to say this eid will…
‘Missing’ BNP leaders’ families given Khaleda’s Eid gifts
Dhaka, Jun 2 (UNB) – BNP, on behalf of its jailed chairperson Khaleda Zia, on Sunday provided eid gifts to the relatives of its leaders who remain ‘missing’ for a long time. Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir handed…
GM Siraj to contest Bogura-6 by-polls with ‘Sheaf of Paddy’
Dhaka, Jun 2 (UNB) – BNP has finally kept trust in its former MP GM Siraj by allocating the party election symbol ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ for him to contest the by-election to Bogura-6 parliamentary seat. BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul…
Bangladesh turned into a ‘subservient’ country: BNP
Dhaka, June 2 (UNB) – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that Bangladesh has now become a ‘subservient’ country as the current government has destroyed all the achievements the nation earned through the 1971 Liberation War.…
Release ex-PM Khaleda before eid: BNP
Dhaka, June 1 (UNB) – BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Saturday demanded the release of their chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail before the Eid-ul-Fitr on humanitarian ground. “The Prime Minister’s target was to hang onto power through vote…
Khaleda’s release depends on govt goodwill: Moudud
Dhaka, May 31 (UNB) – BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday said their party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release from jail depends on goodwill of the government since the judiciary is unable to work independently. “Khaleda Zia isn’t getting bail…
Niko charge hearing against Khaleda deferred to June 23
Dhaka, May 30 – The Special Judge Court-9 of Dhaka yesterday set June 23 for the next hearing on charge-framing against 11 persons, including BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in the Niko graft case. Judge Sheikh Hafizur Rahman of the…
Khaleda’s condition now much better: BSMMU
Dhaka, May 29 (UNB) – Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) authorities on Wednesday said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition is now much better than before. “Her (Khaleda’s) condition is gradually improving and she’s now much better than before,”…
Confusion, anger grips BNP rank and file: Moudud
Dhaka, May 29 (UNB) – BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Wednesday said deep anger and confusion have gripped their party rank and file as its MPs joined the current ‘unelected and illegal’ parliament. Speaking at a discussion of BNP,…
BNP’s Taka-30 Iftar for political leaders, as Khaleda gets
Dhaka, May 28 – The BNP on Tuesday hosted an iftar mahfil in the honour of political leaders and members of the civil society people with a budget of Tk 30 for each to express honour to party’s jailed chairperson…
Khaleda’s writ hearing against new makeshift court adjourned
Dhaka, May 25 – The High Court (HC) on Tuesday adjourned till June 10 the hearing on a writ petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the legality of the government’s move to shift her trial in the Niko…
Press freedom snatched with Digital Security Act: Fakhrul
Dhaka, May 27 (UNB) – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday alleged that government snatched press freedom abusing the ‘Digital Security Act’. “It’s unfortunate that you (journalists) now can’t perform your professional duties. Assuming power, Awami League…
Khaleda’s writ against makeshift court- ACC to be party: HC
Dhaka, May 27 – The High Court yesterday allowed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to become a party in the writ petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the legality of the government’s move to shift her trial in the…
BNP shrugs off 8.13pc GDP growth claim as mathematical hype
Dhaka, May 26 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that the government’s assertion o achieving 8.13 percent GDP growth in 2018-19 fiscal year is nothing but a trick of mathematics. “The government used to talk…
Khaleda challenges new makeshift court in Keraniganj
Dhaka, May 26 – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has filed a petition challenging the legality of the government’s move to shift trial against her in the Niko graft case to the central jail in Keraniganj from the now defunct jailhouse…
‘Standards of Weights and Measures Bill’ placed in JS
Dhaka, Sept 12 (UNB) – The ‘Standards of Weights and Measures Bill, 2018’, was placed in Parliament on Wednesday, aiming to achieve international standard in maintaining weight and measurement of products. Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu placed the Bill and…
Learn from India how to hold unquestionable election: BNP
Dhaka, May 25 (UNB) – BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Saturday urged the government, the Election Commission and the ruling Awami League to take lessons from India’s Lok Sabha elections. “People in India could cast their ballots in…